used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It must mean that a friend is interested in our welfare," replied Grace.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading "Whoever and whatever he may be, his advice is good, and here we stay until we find Hippy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I am going out right after breakfast and make an effort to pick up the trail.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Surely the outlaws, or whatever they are, will not be waiting all that time for us to follow them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am going out right after breakfast and make an effort to pick up the trail.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am going out right after breakfast and make an effort to pick up the trail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Surely the outlaws, or whatever they are, will not be waiting all that time for us to follow them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Whoever and whatever he may be, his advice is good, and here we stay until we find Hippy.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading I am going out right after breakfast and make an effort to pick up the trail.
Briggs
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From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
gotten under control
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I am going out right after breakfast and make an effort to pick up the trail.
Elfreda
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From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Whoever and whatever he may be, his advice is good, and here we stay until we find Hippy.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Surely the outlaws, or whatever they are, will not be waiting all that time for us to follow them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Surely the outlaws, or whatever they are, will not be waiting all that time for us to follow them.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "It must mean that a friend is interested in our welfare," replied Grace.
the act of departing
From this reading I am going out right after breakfast and make an effort to pick up the trail.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Whoever and whatever he may be, his advice is good, and here we stay until we find Hippy.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "It must mean that a friend is interested in our welfare," replied Grace.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Whoever and whatever he may be, his advice is good, and here we stay until we find Hippy.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Whoever and whatever he may be, his advice is good, and here we stay until we find Hippy.
Hippynoun
someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle
From this reading "Whoever and whatever he may be, his advice is good, and here we stay until we find Hippy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Whoever and whatever he may be, his advice is good, and here we stay until we find Hippy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am going out right after breakfast and make an effort to pick up the trail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It must mean that a friend is interested in our welfare," replied Grace.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "It must mean that a friend is interested in our welfare," replied Grace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It must mean that a friend is interested in our welfare," replied Grace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
engage in
From this reading I am going out right after breakfast and make an effort to pick up the trail.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Whoever and whatever he may be, his advice is good, and here we stay until we find Hippy.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "It must mean that a friend is interested in our welfare," replied Grace.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Surely the outlaws, or whatever they are, will not be waiting all that time for us to follow them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Surely the outlaws, or whatever they are, will not be waiting all that time for us to follow them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I am going out right after breakfast and make an effort to pick up the trail.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Surely the outlaws, or whatever they are, will not be waiting all that time for us to follow them.
select carefully from a group
From this reading I am going out right after breakfast and make an effort to pick up the trail.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It must mean that a friend is interested in our welfare," replied Grace.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I am going out right after breakfast and make an effort to pick up the trail.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Whoever and whatever he may be, his advice is good, and here we stay until we find Hippy.
express a supposition
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely the outlaws, or whatever they are, will not be waiting all that time for us to follow them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Surely the outlaws, or whatever they are, will not be waiting all that time for us to follow them.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Surely the outlaws, or whatever they are, will not be waiting all that time for us to follow them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading I am going out right after breakfast and make an effort to pick up the trail.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Whoever and whatever he may be, his advice is good, and here we stay until we find Hippy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Surely the outlaws, or whatever they are, will not be waiting all that time for us to follow them.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Surely the outlaws, or whatever they are, will not be waiting all that time for us to follow them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Whoever and whatever he may be, his advice is good, and here we stay until we find Hippy.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading "It must mean that a friend is interested in our welfare," replied Grace.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Whoever and whatever he may be, his advice is good, and here we stay until we find Hippy.
which person or people
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
Whoever
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From this reading "Whoever and whatever he may be, his advice is good, and here we stay until we find Hippy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Surely the outlaws, or whatever they are, will not be waiting all that time for us to follow them.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE POWER OF MIND "What do you suppose it can mean, and who threw it into our camp?" wondered Elfreda Briggs, folding up the newspaper that contained the message to them.
